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Old McDonald had a farm; cited for code violation

Old McDonald had a farm; cited for code violation

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter April 17, 2016

More commonly known by their brand name Binx Buds, Old McDonald’s Farm located southeast of Ellensburg has lost its conditional-use permit after violating a county code involving water provided for employees. In...

Vermont pushes for ganja legalization

Vermont pushes for ganja legalization

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter March 10, 2016

Vermont is on its way to being the next state to legalize recreational marijuana after Vermont’s senate voted to move forward with a bill on the subject. Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin announced in...

April showers bring dope flowers

April showers bring dope flowers

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter March 3, 2016

While signs of spring blossom across the state, many licensed marijuana farmers are preparing their crops for this year’s outdoor production. According to Marijuana Growers Headquarters, a website...

PR companies strive to mainstream marijuana. Is it even possible?

PR companies strive to mainstream marijuana. Is it even possible?

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter February 25, 2016

Public relations firms across the country have begun working to change the public image of marijuana. Beverly Hills’ William Morris Endeavor Agency has been working with Cheryl Shuman, founder and...

Coming to a front door near you: Weed delivery service

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter February 18, 2016

State legislation has begun looking at a bill which would allow up to five marijuana retailers to deliver their products to local customers. House Bill 2368 (HB 2368) is a new bill that would form a...

State home growers may start to bud

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter February 11, 2016

Washington may be looking into a new bill which would allow anyone 21 and older to cultivate their own marijuana. “Everyone should be able to grow their own plant, for goodness sakes,” said Amber...

Guardian Mite Spray has a pesticide in it that is harmful for humans. It was found by Rodger Voelker.

Toxic pesticide found in Guardian Mite Spray

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter February 4, 2016

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board issued a notice informing members of the state’s marijuana industry of the new ban on the Guardian Mite Spray. The Washington State Department of Agriculture...

Out of state investors may invest in Washington weed

Out of state investors may invest in Washington weed

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter January 28, 2016

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Control Board intends to lift the ban on out-of-state investors financing recreational marijuana producers, processors and retailers as early as March of this year. Lifting...

Boost of growers means too much weed for Wash. to handle

Boost of growers means too much weed for Wash. to handle

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

With a boost of licensed growers in Washington, marijuana producers have harvested more crop than what has been demanded by the state’s market. This surplus has caused some producers to lower their price...

Medical weed coming soon to recreational shops in Washington

Medical weed coming soon to recreational shops in Washington

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor January 14, 2016

On July 1, the previously unregulated medical marijuana market will merge with Washington’s current retail marijuana system. According to Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) Spokesman...

Marijuana crime down overall, revenue up since I-502 passed

Marijuana crime down overall, revenue up since I-502 passed

Grace Lindsley, Copy Desk Chief December 6, 2015

On Nov. 6, 2012, I-502 was voted into law with a narrow 55 percent majority. The new law legalized the recreational use and possession of marijuana. From the beginning, there were a lot of concerns...

Graphic by Grace Lindsley/Observer

Oh high no: Ohio votes no on legal weed

Jarrik Farrand, Staff Reporter November 19, 2015

Initiative Issue Three, Ohio’s version of Washington’s Initiative 502, was defeated earlier this month by a two to one majority vote. This came after an October poll from Kent State University that...

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